US-Israel-Iran War Day 10: Khamenei Killed, Global Impact, Escalation Fears Mount

• US and Israel launched intensive air strikes on Iran's military infrastructure, including missile bases and command centers, starting February 28, 2026.
• Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed, and his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new leader.
• The conflict has global repercussions, including rising oil prices, concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on critical infrastructure like desalination plants.
• The war, rooted in decades of geopolitical rivalry and nuclear tensions, has resulted in 1,230 deaths in Iran and raised questions about regime change and regional escalation.
• Despite US claims of weakening Iran's military, Tehran retains significant retaliatory capabilities, and the war's duration remains uncertain, with diplomacy sidelined.